Syrians Want Justice for Assad-Era Killings and Torture

Syrian authorities have detained individuals suspected of involvement in killings and torture during the Assad regime period. Estimates of deaths during the conflict range from hundreds of thousands to over 500,000, according to various human rights organizations. Prosecutors and transitional justice officials face logistical challenges in investigating and trying large numbers of suspected perpetrators, and some officials have stated that selective prosecutions may be necessary to avoid destabilizing the country.

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